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of Natural Sciences

Polypogon viridis (Gouan) Breistroffer (Water Polypogon)

Family: Poaceae

Status: Exotic

Polypogon viridis has one flower per spikelet in a narrow, tight panicle. The glumes have no awns. It is found in wet ground and is found along the Gila River at lower elevation.
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